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Comments on the Wiki are meant to be '''helpful''', '''qualitative''' and '''welcoming'''. Comments that disregard the following guidelines will be deleted.
Comments on the Wiki are meant to be '''helpful''', '''qualitative''', and '''welcoming'''. Disregarding the following guidelines will result in its deletion and '''may''' result in a ban to the user.


As we allow anonymous comments, we cannot automatically inform commenters of the reason for deleting a comment. If you think your comment was wrongfully deleted, please contact a Mod in our [https://discord.gg/GbyJQBp Discord server].
As the Wiki allows anonymous comments, the moderators cannot automatically inform commenters of the reason for its deletion. If you think your comment was wrongfully deleted, please leave a message in the ''suggestions-reports-notes'' channel of the [https://discord.gg/GbyJQBp Discord server].
 
== Etiquette ==
Abide by the Golden Rule: "Treat others how you want to be treated".
 
The comment section exists to discuss about a topic and give or seek help regarding it. Do not criticize or belittle anyone who seeks assistance, lacks knowledge of the game, or has differing opinions.
 
Do not report a user because their opinion differs from yours. The Wiki does not tolerate the harassment or trolling of users. Joking is fine but do not take things too far.  


== Who May Comment ==
== Who May Comment ==
Everyone is allowed to comment on articles, with or without an account.
Everyone is allowed to comment on articles, with or without an account.


Please be aware that users without [[Special:CreateAccount|registration]] will be '''listed with their IP address'''.
Please be aware that users without [[Special:CreateAccount|registration]] will be '''listed with their IP address'''. Please create an account if you do not want your IP address to be publicly displayed.


Some pages may become closed to comments if they attract too many low-quality comments.
Some pages may be closed to comments if they attract too many low-quality, drama-pandering or unrelated comments.


== Etiquette ==
=== Some examples of comments that will be deleted ===
Abide by the Golden Rule: "Treat others how you want to be treated".
 
The comment section is to discuss, give help, or seek help. Do not criticize or belittle anyone who is seeking assistance, lacks knowledge of the game, or have differing opinions. Do not report a user because their opinion differs from yours. We do not the tolerate harassment or trolling of users. Joking is fine but do not take things too far.
 
=== Some examples of comments we will delete ===
* Incomprehensible phrasing.
* Incomprehensible phrasing.
* One-word or low-effort reactions and memes ({{spoiler|especially about wombforce}}).
* One-word or low-effort reactions and memes.
* Parroting previous comments.
* Parroting previous comments.
* Angry rants about why you dislike a weapon or character design.
* Angry rants about why you dislike a weapon or character design.
* Requests to share information on so-called "dramas" and "leaks".
* Indulging in or requesting information about so-called "dramas" and "leaks".
* Gratuitous display of arousal.
* Gratuitous display of arousal.


=== Do Not ===
=== Do Not ===
* Harass or troll other users.
* Harass or troll other users.
** The comment section is to discuss, give help, or seek help. Do not criticize or belittle anyone who is seeking assistance, lacks knowledge of the game, or have differing opinions. Do not report a user because their opinion differs from yours.
** This includes bugging others to update articles. Visitors can and should submit the changes they want to see in the articles.
* Discriminate towards other users.
* Discriminate against other users.
** This includes, but is not limited to: racism, sexism, an individual's health and/or disabilities.
** This includes, but is not limited to: racism, sexism, and attacking an individual's health and/or disabilities.
* Post explicit images (NSFW).
* Post explicit images (NSFW).
** This includes, but is not limited to: hentai, pornography, gore.
** This includes, but is not limited to: hentai, pornography, and gore.
* Spam the comment section, other users, or editors.
* Spam the comment section, other users, or editors.
* Discuss politics. There are better platforms than a game Wiki for that.
* Discuss politics. There are better platforms than a game Wiki for that.
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=== Keep In Mind ===
=== Keep In Mind ===
* Read the article first. Nobody wants to repeat in the comments what is already written in the article.
* Read the article first. Do not comment what is already written.
* Comments written with proper grammar are easier to understand. If you don't make the effort to write your question well, nobody will make the effort to answer it.
* Comments written with proper grammar are easier to understand. If you do not make the effort to write your question well, nobody will make the effort to answer it.
* Users are players from different regions and servers.
* Users are players from different regions and servers.
** Users playing in JP and EN are not fully caught up with CN, TW, and KR.  
** Users playing in JP and EN are not fully caught up with CN, TW, and KR.  
** Try not to spoil the game.
** Do not to spoil the game.
* Users may play how they feel.  
* Every user has their own style of playing.
** Some play for fun, others play seriously.
** Some play for fun while others play seriously.
* Editors are busy.
* Editors are busy.
** Editors have their own lives as well.
** Editors have their own lives as well.
** Don't ask for someone to make an edit if you haven't even tried to make the same edit by yourself.
** Do not ask for someone to make an edit if you have not tried to do it yourself.
* Comments on personal pages are not for prolonged conversations.
* Comments on personal pages are not for prolonged conversations.
* Again: The Golden Rule.  
* Again: The Golden Rule.  
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== Wiki Code ==
== Wiki Code ==
You can format your comment, or add links and images with Wiki Code.
You can format your comment or add links and images with Wiki Code.


Wiki code in comments can be activated by clicking on the double-brackets button (<code><nowiki>[[]]</nowiki></code>). Please refer to the [[IOP Wiki:Guideline|Guidelines]] or official [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Formatting MediaWiki documentation] for details.
Wiki code in comments can be activated by clicking on the double-brackets button (<code><nowiki>[[]]</nowiki></code>). Please refer to the [[IOP Wiki:Guideline|Guidelines]] or the official [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Formatting MediaWiki documentation] for details.


=== Handling Images ===
=== Handling Images ===
For images, please use the proper syntax to display a thumbnail of the image. Big images will break the page layout and disturb the general flow of the comment section.
For images, please use the proper syntax to display the thumbnail of the image. Big images will break the page layout and disturb the general flow of the comment section.


Comments containing images without a thumbnail will be deleted.
Comments containing images without a thumbnail will be deleted.


== FAQ Page ==
== FAQ ==
{{Main|Frequently Asked Questions}}
{{Main|Frequently Asked Questions}}
=== How to Setup Avatar Image ===
=== How to Setup your Avatar Image ===
*'''Disclaimer:''' Currently, we have an issue that is affecting avatar creation, so please refrain from trying to upload one until the issue is resolved. We cannot give an estimate as to when it'll be fixed.
 
Only registered users can set up an avatar. Please see your [[Special:Preferences|preferences]] for more details.
Only registered users can set up an avatar. Please see your [[Special:Preferences|preferences]] for more details.




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Latest revision as of 14:27, 21 July 2024

Comments on the Wiki are meant to be helpful, qualitative, and welcoming. Disregarding the following guidelines will result in its deletion and may result in a ban to the user.

As the Wiki allows anonymous comments, the moderators cannot automatically inform commenters of the reason for its deletion. If you think your comment was wrongfully deleted, please leave a message in the suggestions-reports-notes channel of the Discord server.

Etiquette[edit]

Abide by the Golden Rule: "Treat others how you want to be treated".

The comment section exists to discuss about a topic and give or seek help regarding it. Do not criticize or belittle anyone who seeks assistance, lacks knowledge of the game, or has differing opinions.

Do not report a user because their opinion differs from yours. The Wiki does not tolerate the harassment or trolling of users. Joking is fine but do not take things too far.

Who May Comment[edit]

Everyone is allowed to comment on articles, with or without an account.

Please be aware that users without registration will be listed with their IP address. Please create an account if you do not want your IP address to be publicly displayed.

Some pages may be closed to comments if they attract too many low-quality, drama-pandering or unrelated comments.

Some examples of comments that will be deleted[edit]

  • Incomprehensible phrasing.
  • One-word or low-effort reactions and memes.
  • Parroting previous comments.
  • Angry rants about why you dislike a weapon or character design.
  • Indulging in or requesting information about so-called "dramas" and "leaks".
  • Gratuitous display of arousal.

Do Not[edit]

  • Harass or troll other users.
    • This includes bugging others to update articles. Visitors can and should submit the changes they want to see in the articles.
  • Discriminate against other users.
    • This includes, but is not limited to: racism, sexism, and attacking an individual's health and/or disabilities.
  • Post explicit images (NSFW).
    • This includes, but is not limited to: hentai, pornography, and gore.
  • Spam the comment section, other users, or editors.
  • Discuss politics. There are better platforms than a game Wiki for that.
  • Share personal information.

Keep In Mind[edit]

  • Read the article first. Do not comment what is already written.
  • Comments written with proper grammar are easier to understand. If you do not make the effort to write your question well, nobody will make the effort to answer it.
  • Users are players from different regions and servers.
    • Users playing in JP and EN are not fully caught up with CN, TW, and KR.
    • Do not to spoil the game.
  • Every user has their own style of playing.
    • Some play for fun while others play seriously.
  • Editors are busy.
    • Editors have their own lives as well.
    • Do not ask for someone to make an edit if you have not tried to do it yourself.
  • Comments on personal pages are not for prolonged conversations.
  • Again: The Golden Rule.
    • Treat others how you want to be treated.

Wiki Code[edit]

You can format your comment or add links and images with Wiki Code.

Wiki code in comments can be activated by clicking on the double-brackets button ([[]]). Please refer to the Guidelines or the official MediaWiki documentation for details.

Handling Images[edit]

For images, please use the proper syntax to display the thumbnail of the image. Big images will break the page layout and disturb the general flow of the comment section.

Comments containing images without a thumbnail will be deleted.

FAQ[edit]

How to Setup your Avatar Image[edit]

Only registered users can set up an avatar. Please see your preferences for more details.